Agencies investigate cattle HPAI detections Based on findings from Texas, the detections appear to have been introduced by wild birds. Industry News March 26, 2024 No Comments At this stage, there is no concern that these detections pose a risk to consumer health.Read More
Land O'Frost brings on new directors of R&D and brand marketing Both of Land O'Frost's new directors come from Tyson Foods. Industry News March 26, 2024 No Comments Land O'Frost names Julie Lubash as director of research, development and innovation, while Paula Ford joins as brand marketing director.Read More
HPAI not a threat to food safety when beef is properly prepared Experts say properly prepared beef is safe to eat. Industry News March 26, 2024 No Comments After the confirmed discovery of HPAI in dairy cows by the USDA, the Meat Institute says that properly prepared beef is safe to eat and is not a food safety risk to humans.Read More
Registration open for 2024 NFRA Convention This year’s NFRA Convention takes place at the Gaylord National Harbor in National Harbor, Md., Oct. 5–8. Industry News March 26, 2024 No Comments More than 1,500 anticipated attendees conduct more than 5,000 business meetings over the course of three days.Read More
Blue Ranch claims Texas Outstanding Rangeland Stewardship Award The award recognizes exceptional stewardship and innovation at the Panhandle-based cattle ranch. Industry News March 26, 2024 No Comments Blue Ranch is owned by Rex and Susan McCloy who transitioned the operation from a feedlot to a cow-calf operation in 2013.Read More
Scientists collaborate to study cause of liver abscesses in cattle Research aims to gain a complete understanding of the development of this condition and the bacteria responsible for causing the infection. Industry News March 26, 2024 No Comments Effort includes researchers from Texas Tech University, Kansas State University and West Texas A&M University.Read More
LSU researcher develops vaccine against bovine respiratory disease Development could save around 8 million calves each year. Industry News March 26, 2024 No Comments Losses stemming from disease cost the U.S. cattle industry more than $1 billion annually.Read More
NCBA applauds Senate action to block Paraguayan beef imports Association praises effort as protecting U.S. cattle from animal disease. Industry News March 26, 2024 No Comments The resolution comes in response to a US Department of Agriculture rule that lifted the longstanding ban on Paraguayan beef imports.Read More
University of Idaho Extension fights hunger with beef Extension educators may also collaborate with the Idaho Foodbank on an event in July. Industry News March 26, 2024 No Comments The Beef Counts feeding effort involves the Idaho Cattle Association, Idaho CattleWomen Council, Idaho Beef Council and Agri Beef Co. Read More
Seaboard Foods names new president and CEO Seaboard Corp. appoints Chad Groves as the next president and chief executive officer of its Pork Segment, Seaboard Foods LLC. Industry News March 25, 2024 No Comments Chad Groves succeeds Peter Brown, who is retiring effective June 30, 2024. Read More